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How to Work Out Your Daily Rate from an Annual Salary: Quick Guide to Contractor Pay Calculations
Converting your annual salary to a daily rate helps you make informed decisions about contract work and freelancing opportunities. Many professionals find this calculation challenging, but it’s simpler than you might think. To calculate your day rate, take your annual salary plus 30% and divide it by 220 working days. This widely accepted formula accounts…
Read MoreWhy Use a Temping Agency for FM Engineering Staff
Why Use a Facilities Management Recruitment Agency for FM Engineering Staff? Here’s How It Benefits You Facilities management recruitment is a demanding field that often requires flexible, skilled engineers who can hit the ground running. Here are some top reasons why using a specialised facilities management recruitment agency can make all the difference: Quick access…
Read MoreSix ways to stand out against other candidates
Finding a new job role can often be daunting. In 2024, there has been an influx of new jobs advertised; however, there has also been an increased number of candidates with precisely the same idea as you. But don’t let that put you off. Here are six valuable tips from our Talent Acquisition Specialists about…
Read More2022: A Year In Review
From rising costs and (multiple) changes in government over the course of 2022, the UK has been experiencing huge amounts of change; and businesses have needed to be quick to adapt. The requirement for quality talent, however, has remained a constant. PRS has taken on a whopping 4,246 job vacancies over the last six months…
Read More4 reasons not to partner with PRS
The year is 1999. The location: UK. Minimum wage is introduced. The Millenium Dome and London Eye are soon to be officially open. The Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland (the world’s longest railway tunnel) begins construction. PRS is born. And the rest is history. A reputation for quality, ethical recruitment and success are all vital…
Read MoreDave Haxell: Celebrating 20 Years at PRS
Recessions, emerging technology and changing trends have seen the recruitment industry evolve dramatically over the last two decades, and Dave Haxell has been there for all of it. Joining PRS back in 2001 with a background in engineering, Dave has developed a reputation for his honest and transparent approach, which has seen him establish long-term…
Read MoreProtecting your mental health at work
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), work is good for our mental health. It helps us feel valued, creates a steady routine and structure, boosts our sense of identity and, crucially, provides a source of income. However, the pandemic has shifted the world of work, both in terms of how we work and our…
Read MoreSue Gaffney and Matt Soulsby celebrate 10 years at PRS!
Regional Director Sue Gaffney and Technical Team Leader Matt Soulsby have been part of the PRS family for 10 years now. While we like to highlight our long-servers and high-achievers individually, Sue and Matt have a long and connected career history, and given they get referred to as the Ant and Dec of recruitment, we…
Read MoreShould you stay or should you go?
According to November figures from the ONS, the total job-to-job moves in the UK between July and September 2021 increased to a record high of 979,000. Analysts say these moves were primarily driven by people opting to leave rather than being dismissed, suggesting that workers feel more empowered than ever to explore new opportunities. Since…
Read MoreHow we invest in our candidates
With job vacancies reaching a record high in the UK, organisations are increasingly reliant on temporary workers to fill widening skills gaps. For many recruiters, these industry-wide skills shortages have created a sense of urgency and accelerated the rate at which interim workers are sourced and placed. While time-to-place is crucial at PRS, especially for…
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